a2basicTranslator 0.9

The a2basicTranslator application allows Applesoft BASIC program files created on Apple II computers to be converted into human-readable text program listings, providing functionality similar to the BASIC "list" command.

The resulting file from converting a "AppleSoft BASIC program (ProDOS)" file is a plain text file containing the program listing with the ".a2basic" extension. When saving the file, the "Plain Text Document" format can also be chosen which saves the file with the ".txt" extension. Either type of file can be opened in any program that works with text files. Currently, there is no plan for future versions of this application to support conversion of .a2basic program listings back into program files that can be run on an Apple II, since its primary purpose is to convert legacy AppleSoft BASIC programs to a human readable form.

This 0.9 version of a2basicTranslator is capable of reading and converting most Applesoft BASIC programs. Any uncorrupted program should translate correctly, and some corrupted programs which contain extraneous bytes or duplicate program lines can be translated (although the resulting listing will reflect those errors). A forthcoming 1.0 version will provide more control over the translation process, allowing programs with more serious file format errors to be translated as well, however there is no firm date when that will occur (which is the reason why this older build of the application has been released).

Download a2basicTranslator

This software is available for download through the Info-Mac Archive.
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• MIT HyperArchive mirror of Info-Mac: a2basic-09.hqx
• Apple's mirror of Info-Mac: a2basic-09.hqx
  

If you are outside the US, you might want to go to the Info-Mac Mirror List and download from a closer Info-Mac mirror site. The file should be located in the /cmp/ folder and named "a2basic-09.hqx".

Version History:

a2BasicTranslator 0.9 (released 2004-05-02)

• initial release, compatible with MacOS 10.2.x and later